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[QUOTE="magicmagni, post: 2037555, member: 72652"] Substrate was a DIY. I usually use [URL='https://www.thebiodude.com/products/terra-sahara-bioactive-kit-75-gallon']Terra Sahara from the biodude[/URL] from and it works great, but trying something different following this.. [URL unfurl="true"]https://beardeddragonforum.com/threads/bioactive-soil-as-a-substrate-choice.11152/[/URL] I started with a drainage layer.. I've seen it done with and without, but I figured it wouldn't hurt to have.. and it does provide a layer of safety if it is over watered. I used [URL='https://www.homedepot.com/p/Hydro-Crunch-Expanded-Clay-Growing-Media-Hydroponic-10-l-8-mm-Pebbles-DBAUS10L/315868004']Clay balls[/URL] that I got from local hw store. I did a one inch layer on the bottom. To separate the drainage from the substrate I'm using these [URL='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083PSVY2T/?coliid=I3TTI70CPRXURI&colid=25ZFKH2L0HSV1&ref_=list_c_wl_lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1']Filter Media Bags[/URL]. I use these aquascaping my fish tanks. They are 100% plastic and won't rust. I just filled the bags halfway with the balls and lay them on the bottom of enclosure. Once drainage was in place I then added about 6 to 12 inches of DIY soil. Basically it was: [LIST] [*]Two parts topsoil [*]Two parts sand [*]One and half part peat [/LIST] All from local landscape suppliers purchased in bulk I also mixed broken up pieces of cork bark and a few handfuls of live oak leaf litter. Also added a good handful or two of horticultural charcoal. These item keeps it fresh and also supports clean up crew. Lastly I capped the substrate with [URL='https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C37ZR252?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details']Real Australian sand[/URL]. This was mostly for cosmetic reasons, but it also helps provide a buffering layer for the substrate from the drying heat. Leaf litter was put around base of plants as well which helps the roots maintain moisture and also creates moisture pockets that are beneficial to clean up crew. [/QUOTE]
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